Cleaning device for eyeglass lenses



April 9, 1929. J. J. KILBRIDE CLEANING DEVICE FOR EYEGLASS-LENSES Filed Oct. 22, 1927 BY M.

ATTORNEY Patented Apr. 9, 1929.

nunirse stares sereni" ora-ica` CLEANNG DEVCE FOR EYEGLASS Application filed ctober 22,

This invention relates to cleaningdevices for eyeglass lenses and comprehends a device by virtue of which .the cleaning operation of both surfaces of both lenses may be accomplished simultaneously.

The invention furthermore comprehends in Y a cleaning device for eyeglass lenses, a pair of cleaning elements for each lens, and a con mon means for supporting the pairs of cleaning elements in juxtaposition to the lenses for movement thereover.

' The invention furthermore comprehends a supporting device for the lens-cleaning elements with which said elements are removably associated to permit of relative positioning of the same and to allow for renewal of the elements when worn orunfit for further use.,

Other objects reside in the simplicity of construction and mode of operation of the device, the economy with which the same may be produced, and the general eiiiciency derived therefrom.

With the above recited and other objects in view, reference is had to the following description and accompanying drawings in which there is exhibited one example or embodiment of the invention, while the appended claims define the actual scope of the invention.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a perspective view of a lenslcleaning device constructed in accordance withthe invention and illustrating the same in use g Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view therethrough taken approximately on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

-Fi s. 3, 4, 5 and 6 are diagrammatic sectiona views of the various arrangements of the pairs of cleaning elements to render the same capable of use in connection with lenses having surfaces of different. characters.

Referring to the drawings by characters of reference, the cleaning device includes a strip of material preferably spring wire, which is bent intermediate its length into a spring coil 10 from which arms 11 and 12 diverge with terminals 13 bent into eye form. Between the intermediate spring coil terminal 10 and the terminals 13, each arm is provided with an offset let constituting a finger-engaging and manipulatino means, the. purpose of which will be hereafter set forth.

YA pair of cleaning elements is providedr for each lens L of a pair of eyeglasses, and

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said cleaning elements consist respcctivelv of pads 15 and 16, the former having a fiat surfacel' and a convex surface 13, and the latter having a flat surface 19 and a concave surface 20. rlhe Vsurfaces are respectively covered with a suitable covering material 2l, such as chamois. The cleaning elements are supported and attached to the terminal eves 13 of the arms 11 and vl2, by substantiallvuU- shapedspring frames which construlted frompa single length of material, such as spring wire which is coiled intermediate its length at Q2 and provided with substantially' parallel arms 23 and 2%, each of which is lr-erit in loop form 25 to frictioual lit the contour of the cleaning elements 15 and 16. The intermediate coiled portion 22 of each supporting frame is alined with the terminal eve 13 of the arms 11 and 12, and a bolt 25 and nut 26 are employed for attaching the frame niembers to the arms.

rIhe surface configuration of each pair of cleaning elements admits of relative arrangements of the same to coincide with the surface configuration of lenses of various characters. For instance, when the elements 15 and 16 are arranged as illustrated in Fig. 3, they will coincide with a lens which is provided with a convex surface and a concave opposite surface. When arranged as illustrated in Fig. 4, they will coincide with a lens having opposite flat surfaces. W hen disposed in the relation shown in Fig, 5, they will coincide with a lens having a flat sur-v face and a convex surface, and when disposed in the position illustrated in Fig. 6, they will coincide with a'lens having a flat and a concave opposite surface.

llhen the cleaning elements are arranged in the loops 25 of each frame member to coincide with the configuration of the lens surfaces L, each pair of cleaning elements is engaged over the lens as illustrated in Fig. 1. rlhe normal inherent spring quality of the device will dispose the divergent arms 11 and 12 in a position whereby the cleaning elements are arranged adjacent the outer edges of the lens. The operator by grasping the manipulating `oset portions 14 in the fingers and exerting a pressure to move the arms 11 and 1Q toward each other, will move the engaging surfaces of the cleaning elements over the lens surface to wipe and cleanse the same. In some instances it may be necessary to repeat the operation several times but ordinallG ri'lya complete movement back and forth Will` he suiicient tofproperly cleanse the lens sur-y faces.

l/hat is claimed is: 1. A cleaning device for eyeglass lenses including a pair of cleaning elements for each lens and a common means for supporting the pairs of lens cleaning elements in juxtaposition to the opposite surfaces ofthe lenses Jfor movementthereover, said supporting means comprising a-spring handle member having normally divergent armscarrying U-shaped members having looped arms in which are mounted thecleaning elements.

2'.- fA cleaning'device for eyeglass lenses7 comprising a pair ofcle'amng elements l'or A each lens, said cleaning elements of `each pair having surfaces of respectively different characters to comcidewith the difference Y in the configuration of opposite lens surfaces,

and a common means for selectively supportf ingthe cleaning elementsfin juxtaposition to the lenses formovement thereover, the ysaid Y member having normally divergent arms carrying U-shaped members :having looped arms 1n which are mounted the'cleaning elements.

ing the cleaningc elements 'fin lj uxtaposition to the lenses for movement lthereovefr, the said supporting means includingv a 'spring handle member having normally'divergentarms, U- shaped membershaving-loopedi'arms-supporting said cleaning elements and `VVwhich arms are detachablysecuredto and carried by the terminals-ot"the`handlefarms.' p i Signed at New York in thecounty or Tew York and State of New York-'this 21st day loit' Gctober, A. l). 1927. 

